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with a few difficulties.

Nate Soncrant tries But through hard

to steal the ball from work and determina­

the Southeastern tion, we pulled to­

defender. "Our team gether for a solid

started off the year season,” Nate said.

Daunting obstacles

overcome by unwavering

TENSITY

How do twenty-three guys from all around the world

come together and learn to play as a team? Obstacles

must be overcome each year, and this season proved to

be no different. Besides the challenge of learning to be­

come a team, they lost twelve individuals (seven of

which were starters) from last season. Although they

gained new valuable players, the obstacles did not be­

come any easier. On top of losing so many players, the

soccer team also had the weather to combat. As a result

of an active hurricane season, the team felt the effects of

the “stormy weather.” Nevertheless, the soccer team

100 proved to be a strong force not easily shaken.

Beyond overcoming obstacles, the men played well

and “with class.” Dave Edwards said, “The players re­

turning this year knew that we would have to work hard

to come together as a team. Losing many players from

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last year was offset by the good addition of new players.

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It has not been an easy obstacle to overcome, but
s

Coach and the upperclassman are

leading the team in the right direc­

Soccer
tion. Another obstacle the team has

had to overcome was the disruption

to practice and games because of the

hurricanes. However, this only

made the team more focused and

determined to work together as

teammates.

Gustavo Llerena

“I came for soccer

S E N I O R R O S T E R tryouts ready to play

soccer, but I didn't

know what it took to

be a good college

level soccer player.

Now, I really know Trevor Daniels but after getting to

what to work on dur­ wrestles for the ball. know my teammates, it

Nate Jeremy Laurence Brian Muithi ing the off season to “The first weeks of turned out to be a lot of

Nekvasil Dillard O’Donnell McLaughlin Muwanthi be a better player practice were rough, fun,” Trevor said.

Forward Defense Goalie Midfielder Forward next year," Wambua

Mwanthi said.